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International Criminal Court to prosecute business and human rights
In what many NGOs are calling a warning shot to company executives and investors, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicated it will prioritise …
Time for human rights to be on Olympic agenda from start to finish
More than ever the International Olympic Committee has to take on responsibility for human rights in connection with the whole life cycle of the Olympic …
English court makes landmark corporate modern slavery civil order
In a landmark ruling, the English Court has for the first time, awarded damages against a company in relation to modern slavery, broadening the scope of …
Setting human rights standards through international contracts
This speech was delivered by Stephane Brabant at the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RCAP) Trade Law Forum.Speech delivered at the …
Californian Slavery in Supply Chain judgment provides case study for UK
A recent decision in The District Court of California has potential relevance to the reporting obligations companies have under English law regarding the …
Human Rights Day: the road travelled since 1948
Beyond the traditional judicial fora where business enterprises can be challenged for human rights violations, they now also face ‘new judges’ such as …
An international treaty on business and human rights?
A proposed treaty is the latest development in the steady march towards strengthening corporate accountability for protecting human rights.More than half …
Human rights complaints against multinationals increasing
A little-known mechanism established under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises is increasingly being used to lodge public complaints …
Modern Slavery poses new challenges for business
With effect from 29 October 2015, businesses with a commercial presence in the UK and a worldwide turnover in excess of £36 million now have to report …
Showcasing Business and Human Rights
Read our overview, key insights and link to video from the International Bar Association’s Conference in Vienna.How do you know you respect human rights? …
The Trans-Pacific Partnership and Human Rights
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an ambitious and complex mega-regional agreement, spans 12 Pacific Rim nations, covering a market of approximately …
Navigating the IBA practical guide on business and human rights
On 28 May 2016, the International Bar Association (IBA) endorsed the IBA Practical Guide on Business and Human Rights for Business Lawyers (Practical …
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